Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

About the VCE

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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the certificate that the majority of students in Victoria receive on satisfactory completion of their secondary education. The VCE provides diverse pathways to further study or training at university or TAFE and to employment.

Senior Secondary Initiatives

Industry Pathways in the VCE and VCALIndustry pathways in the VCE and VCAL will be introduced from 2015. They provide a new form of recognition for students who choose to complete a senior secondary program of study in a specific vocational area.

Return to Study – VCE for Adults

Return to StudyProvides adults with information about studying for the VCE, VCAL and VET.

International VCE Students

Schools and Study Search

Schools and Study Search This function lets you conduct a search of Victorian senior secondary subjects sorted by school. The listing is based on which studies are actually taught by a school.

Equivalent Qualifications and credit towards VCE

Equivalent Qualifications Information on the issue of a Statement of Equivalent Qualification to people who have educational qualifications from overseas. Includes a summary of equivalent qualifications (listed alphabetically by country), a sample statement and how to apply.

VCE Statistics

VCE Excellence and Awards

VCE Leadership AwardRecognises the efforts of VCE students in promoting community involvement in their local school and wider community. Find out how you can enter the Award, and read about the monthly winners for the current VCE year.

VCE Season of ExcellenceAn annual festival of works created by VCE students in technology, design, multimedia and the cinematic, visual and performing arts. Find out how you can take part in the Season, and where the current year's performances and exhibitions will be held.

Premier's VCE AwardsThese awards are given to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the VCE.